Hugh Pat always had the community at heart


THE death has taken place of one of Fermanagh’s GAA greats Hugh Pat Clerkin. The Roslea stalwart died unexpectedly at his home at Derryheanlish, Roslea. He was aged 85 years. A worker all his life, Hugh Pat died unexpectedly while helping out on his son Martin’s hen and egg farm in Roslea. Tributes have poured in for […]

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Questions asked about progress of Roslea GP surgery


ALMOST five years after its GP surgery closed, the people of Roslea have been asking what progress is being made in the fight to return the service, in some capacity, to the village. There was much joy in recent weeks after it was revealed the long awaited and much needed new health centre for Lisnaskea […]

Husband pays tribute to ‘soulmate’ wife Breege Maguire


THE HUSBAND of  devoted mother, wife and grandmother, Breege Maguire from Roslea, has described his wife as ‘a blessing to all who knew her’. Breege (58) of Corragunt Road, Derrygelia, Roslea who died suddenly on July 10 will be fondly remembered in the community for her dedicated work as the parish secretary for 15 years.  […]

Talented O’Donnell family performs on RTE


  THE O’DONNELL SIBLINGS from Roslea were the pride of Fermanagh this week after RTE producers  discovered their talent for traditional music online. Aoife (15), twins Ciara and Olivia (12) along with their younger brother Aodhan (10) who are part of the Roslea Comhaltas branch were asked to perform on the set of Réalta agus […]

‘Huge demand’ for Covid vaccines at pharmacies


FERMANAGH pharmacist Michael McDaid has been busy leading the way for the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out which has been extended to community pharmacies across the county. Speaking on the “huge demand” that his pharmacies in Roslea and Lisnaskea have received in relation to the jab, Mr McDaid said, “The covert was reduced to over 45 last week which […]

True visionary Joe Pat passes away peacefully


THE death has taken place of one of Fermanagh’s finest figures. Joe Pat Prunty (88), of Lettergreen, Newtownbutler, died peacefully at Gortacharn nursing home last Friday after a short illness.  Founder of Prunty Pitches, Mr Prunty was regarded as a “true visionary” and known across Ireland for developing GAA fields using a unique sand-based drainage […]